Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In the United States, 49.6 million Americans ages 12 and older used cannabis or marijuana in 2020. More than 5.4 million Americans are medical cannabis patients. In Florida alone, where medical cannabis has been legal since …
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Here’s what science says about its real health benefits
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Over the last five years, an often forgotten piece of U.S. federal legislation—the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill—has ushered in an explosion of interest in the medical potential of …
Read More »Youth cannabis vaping highest in medical marijuana states
Credit: CC0 Public Domain More U.S. high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical purposes than states where all adult use is permitted—a study finding that surprised the researchers. About 27% of twelfth …
Read More »State Medical Cannabis Laws Graded by Patient Advocates in New Report from Americans for Safe Access (ASA)
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been working for the medical cannabis community and has been a huge voice in the cannabis movement overall for 20 years, which is something we should all be so grateful for. ASA focuses specifically …
Read More »Texans back easing state restrictions on marijuana
The survey’s strongest calls for easing marijuana laws came on behalf of medicinal users. But recreational use is favored, too, in a wide sweep across generations, partisan divides, and racial and ethnic lines. Among all survey participants, 30% believed legalization …
Read More »Nearly a third of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 …
Read More »New study highlights role of drug and alcohol use in serious crashes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Each year, many people look forward to ringing in the new year with family and friends. However, some celebrations include the combination of alcohol and late-night driving—which can lead to fatal accidents. According to Mothers Against …
Read More »‘Tis the season for home holiday hazards
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The holidays are an exciting and busy time of year. Whether you’re traveling, hosting or attending a gathering, or just cozying up at home, the holidays are filled with potential hazards that could ruin your holiday …
Read More »Dramatic change from pandemic brought on stress for mothers
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The COVID-19 pandemic brought about sudden change and probably some amount of stress for most people in 2020. But, according to a new study led by a researcher from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, …
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